LODGING & SHUTTLE SERVICES FOR AROUND THE BEND AND GLASGOW
Stanimal’s Hostel and Around the Bend offer a unique Appalachian Trail hostel experience. With lodging in the Chattahoochee Oconee National Forest of Georgia and the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, we host Appalachian Trail thru-hikers, as well as section hikers who are here to enjoy nature and the surrounding trails. We offer complimentary Appalachian Trail shuttle pickups for both our Georgia and Virginia locations ー including drop-off at designated trail heads, as well as multiple slack packing options available.
AMENITIES
Our lodging amenities include:
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Bunks
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Semi Private Space
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Private Rooms
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WiFi
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Free Laundry Services
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Shower
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Clean Linens
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Bunks with Mattresses
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Massage tools
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Foot spa
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Full Kitchen
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Breakfast
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Free Coffee
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Large Flat Screen with Cable
RESUPPLY
Glasgow
While smaller, Glasgow still offers two resupply stores in addition to our selection of candy and snacks. You’ll find that the local grocery store and nearby Dollar General have everything you need. Scotto's Pizza is located within walking distance and open 6 days a week.
Around the Bend
Hiawassee is a full service hiker town and there is an outfitter on site at the hostel.
Give us a call today to learn more about our Appalachian Trail shuttle services and our hostel experience: 540-290-4002.
Slack Packing options available below for the Virginia location
THE FIERCE 50
50+ Miles of Slackpacking
JAMES RIVER FOOTBRIDGE TO US60 LONG MTN WAYSIDE
DAY 1 22 MILES
DROP OFF US60 LONG MTN WAYSIDE 809.4
PICK UP JAMES RIVER FOOTBRIDGE 787.4
DAY 2 16.3 MILES+1.1
DROP OFF SPYROCK RD (1.1 Miles from AT) 825.7
PICK UP US60 LONG MTN WAYSIDE 809.4
DAY 3 19.8 MILES + 1.1
DROP OFF SPYROCK RD (1.1 Miles from AT) 825.7
PICK UP REID’S GAP 845.5
DAY 4
DROP OFF REID’S GAP WITH ALL GEAR
COST PER PERSON:
1 PERSON- $485
2 PEOPLE - $295
3 PEOPLE - $230
4 PEOPLE - $200
CHANGES CAN BE MADE UPON WHOLE GROUP’S REQUEST FOR EXAMPLE YOU CAN SHORTEN THE 22 MILE DAY FROM US 60 LONG MOUNTAIN WAYSIDE TO JAMES RIVER FOOTBRIDGE BY HIKING FROM PUNCHBOWL TO JAMES RIVER FOOTBRIDE, THEN PUNCHBOWL TO US 60 LONG MOUNTAIN WAYSIDE ADDING AN EXTRA DAY. THE PRICE ON THIS WOULD ADJUST ACCORDINGLY
SIMILARLY, SPYROCK TO REID’S GAP CAN BE SHORTENED ADDING AN EXTRA DAY WITH VA56
ZERO DAY AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT $35PER PERSON
UPGRADES TO SEMI-PRIVATE OR PRIVATE ROOMS AVAILABLE STARTING AT EXTRA $5 PER NIGHT, BASED ON AVAILABILITY
PACK DROP OFF AVAILABLE -PRICES WILL VARY BASED ON LOCATION
THE HOT 100
100+ Miles of Slackpacking
DALEVILLE US 22O TO VA56 WEEKLONG SLACK PACKAGE
DAY 1 13.6 MILES
DROP OFF DALEVILLE US220 730.6
PICK UP BLACK HORSE GAP 744.2
DAY 2 14.6 MILES
DROP OFF BLACK HORSE GAP 744.2
JENNINGS CREEK 758.8
DAY 3 13.7 MILES
DROP OFF APPLE ORCHARD 772.5
PICK UP JENNINGS CREEK 758.8
DAY 4 14.9 MILES
DROP OFF APPLE ORCHARD 772.5
PICK UP JAMES RIVER FOOTBRIDGE 787.4
DAY 5 22 MILES
DROP OFF US60 LONG MTN WAYSIDE 809.4
PICK UP JAMES RIVER FOOTBRIDGE 787.4
DAY 6 16.3 MILES + 1.1
DROP OFF SPYROCK RD (1.1 Miles from AT) 825.7
PICK UP US60 LONG MTN WAYSIDE 809.4
DAY 7 9.1 MILES + 1.1
DROP OFF SPYROCK RD (1.1 Miles from AT) 825.7
PICK UP VA56 834.8
DAY 8
DROP OFF VA56 WITH ALL GEAR
COST PER PERSON:
1 PERSON- $975
2 PEOPLE - $610
3 PEOPLE - $490
4 PEOPLE - $430
CHANGES CAN BE MADE UPON WHOLE GROUP’S REQUEST FOR EXAMPLE YOU CAN SHORTEN THE 22 MILE DAY FROM US 60 LONG MOUNTAIN WAYSIDE TO JAMES RIVER FOOTBRIDGE BY HIKING FROM RESERVOIR ROAD TO JAMES RIVER FOOTBRIDE, THEN RESERVOIR ROAD TO US 60 LONG MOUNTAIN WAYSIDE ADDING AN EXTRA DAY. THE PRICE ON THIS WOULD ADJUST ACCORDINGLY
ZERO DAY AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT $35 PER PERSON
UPGRADES TO SEMI-PRIVATE OR PRIVATE ROOMS AVAILABLE STARTING AT EXTRA $5 PER NIGHT, BASED ON AVAILABILITY
PACK DROP OFF AVAILABLE -PRICES WILL VARY BASED ON LOCATION
